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Using STEM to Investigate Issues in Food Production Resource Book
$22.95 Add to cartFeaturing meaningful integrated activities that cultivate an interest in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, Using STEM to Investigate Issues in Food Production encourages students to explore careers in these fields.
In this 128-page science resource book, students use science inquiry, solve real-world problems, and explore careers in food production.
The book includes topics such as:
- food systems
- farming
- hydroponics
- food processing
- food preservation
It supports National Science Education Standards, NCTM and ITEA standards, and aligns with state, national, and Canadian provincial standards.
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Our Trash Grades 2-3
$25.99 Add to cartPromotes Environmental Awareness
40+ reproducible activities, 7information cards on waste disposal, and recycling.
This resource is designed to foster a positive attitude about the environment with your students. Students will learn their role in creating a clean and safe environment while developing basic skills in reading, comprehension, word study, letter writing, creative writing, brainstorming, printing, and art. Also included are teacher suggestions for introducing the unit, additional hands-on follow up activities, a resource list, and a student tracking sheet.
Topics include:
- History of Trash
- The Trash Cycle
- How to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle
- Sanitary Landfills & Incinerators
- Recycling of Glass, Aluminum, Plastic, and Paper
74 pages
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What If Everybody Did That?
$17.75 Add to cartIf you drop just one soda can out the window, it’s no big deal…right? But what if everybody did that? What if everybody broke the rules…and spoke during story time, didn’t wash up, or splashed too much at the pool? Then the world would be a mess. But what if everybody obeyed the rules so that the world would become a better place? Using humorous illustrations rendered in mixed media, these questions are answered in a child-friendly way and show the consequences of thoughtless behavior.
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Why Should I Recycle?
$10.95 Add to cartWhat if everybody threw away old bottles and newspapers, littering the world with glass and plastic and tin cans that should be recycled and made into new products? Mr. Jones is a teacher who sets a good example for kids by separating his trash for recycling. When he takes them on a class trip to a recycling plant they learn the value of recycling. Part of every child�s development involves asking questions. Today, some of the most important questions kids ask are related to the natural environment. The enlightening and entertaining four-book Why Should I? series demonstrates the importance of protecting nature. Books present brief, entertaining stories that answer children�s questions and feature amusing color illustrations on every page. A note at the back of each book is for parents and teachers, suggesting ways to use these books most effectively.
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Salmon Creek
$17.00 Add to cartAll phases in the life of Sumi, a coho salmon, are shown from her trip down river to the ocean; her time as a fully mature fish swimming in the great seas; to the most fascinating and mysterious period in the life cycle of these magic animals, the determined return against great obstacles to her birthplace.
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River and Coast Geo Facts
$10.95 Add to cartLearn about rivers and coasts and how water shapes the landscapes in different ways. Follow rivers from their source to the sea, and explore coasts around the world. Find out how erosion creates stunning waterfalls, and see how water affects our lives, from tourism and industry to the risks of flooding.
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Re-Greening the Environment: Careers in Cleanup, Remediation, and Restoration
$12.95 Add to cartRe-Greening the Environment covers the wide range of careers in environmental clean-up, remediation, and renewal. The response to two massive oil spills in recent years—the Exxon Valdez oil spill off the coast of Alaska in 1989 and the current Deepwater Horizon/BP oil disaster in the Gulf of Mexico—are explored. The types of jobs and careers that are associated with preventing and correcting disasters such as these include environmental scientist, hydrogeologist, enforcing clean-up regulations, and monitoring and testing waterways, soil, and groundwater for harmful pollutants. Also, the reuse and rehabbing of older commercial or industrial buildings presents opportunities in planning, designing, rebuilding, reclaiming, and restoring the natural habitats associated with these sites.
